1. Hulusi originated in Yunnan, where there are the most producers and the most exquisite craftsmanship. Buying cucurbit silk from Yunnan should be the first choice for music lovers.

Second, look at the appearance. Strict production of gourd silk selects natural gourd with good permeability and uniform texture, and the gourd is often branded (engraved) with Yunnan ethnic customs patterns; It is best to choose purple bamboo with suitable wall thickness and solid texture for bamboo; The bonding part between bamboo and gourd is both firm and beautiful.

3. Try the pitch (when the instrument is invalid). An inaccurate cucurbit silk will make you feel "left"; If you are not sure, you can use it to put the CD(VCD) of cucurbit silk, and you will know if you try it. You can also try another musical instrument (to ensure accurate sound) and the homophonic cucurbit flute ensemble; If you don't have the above conditions, take two cucurbit silk ensembles with the same tune. If it is not harmonious, at least one will be inaccurate.

4. Listen to the timbre. Good cucurbit silk has a "light" tone and strong penetration. It floats but does not disperse. There is light in "softness" without noise. Shayin.

5. What kind of cucurbit silk is not suitable for purchase?

1. cucurbit silk made of synthetic materials

2. Cucurbit silk sprayed with pigment on the gourd

3. Cucurbita moschata with improper proportion of main attached pipe or too large attached pipe volume.

Detailed description:

Different shapes of natural gourds are used to meet different aesthetic needs, especially the well-skinned gourds, which are golden and soft in appearance, slightly branded and carved, are exquisite national products. If you draw something on the gourd that has nothing to do with national characteristics, it is beside the point. Gourd can't draw. After a long time, the paint becomes ugly. Paint is harmful to cucurbit silk. When playing, the exhaled water vapor condenses into water droplets in the gourd. If it accumulates too much, it will breed bacteria and hurt reeds, because paint will destroy the good water absorption and air permeability of gourd. Gourd silk made of unnatural materials also has this shortcoming. The uneven inner pulp of the gourd is like the sound-absorbing cotton on the inner wall of the theater and sound box, which reduces the echo and noise. Therefore, the gourd is a natural speaker, which can absorb water, disperse steam, gather sound and inhale, which not only protects the reed, but also makes the timbre sweeter. Regarding the pipe, purple bamboo is the best, but the thickness and density are required to be appropriate. Bamboo roasted by fire is not easy to get insects. Cracked, good gloss. The more you use it, the brighter it gets. It is the best material for making cucurbit silk. Some manufacturers in Yunnan are very strict in choosing bamboo tubes. For example, when they are the head of cucurbit silk in B tune, they like to control the inner diameter of the head at about 12.5mm, and the reed tongue is relatively small, because they think that cucurbit silk is the best tool to interpret delicate feelings, and the reed tongue is large. The cucurbit silk of a big pipe may be loud, but it is difficult to play a silky elegant and delicate tone. If the volume of the attached pipe is similar to that of the main pipe, it is easy to cause the attached pipe to usurp the role of master. If the attached pipe is louder than the supervisor, there will be no distinction between "supervisor" and "attached pipe". Because the attached pipe generally has only one sound, it only plays the role of accompanying sound and harmony. Only from the appearance, the main attached pipe should also be divided into thickness and length.

Article 2. Why is the timbre of cucurbit silk so beautiful?

The music of Hulusi is intoxicating. Her timbre is so beautiful and her structure is special. Natural materials are the key. There are eight tones of gold, stone, silk, bamboo, earth, wood and leather in Yao Dian, and cucurbit silk has three of them. These three materials with different textures and pronunciations are organically combined to form a beautiful timbre. "Gold" is the reed of cucurbit silk, which exudes a strong metallic texture and strong copper rhyme; "Bamboo" can exude a distant oriental charm; "Hmmm", that is, gourd, makes the timbre sweeter and more elegant. Musical instruments pay attention to workmanship and materials, which is the reason. The rhyme of cucurbit silk is a combination of "gold", "bamboo" and "baa".

Hulusi is generally used to play the music of Dai and other ethnic minorities. As a musical instrument with national characteristics, it was originally tailored for minority music. Playing minority music can give full play to her specialty, so we think Hulusi is the best when playing minority music.

If Hulusi wants to play the most beautiful music, the performer is particularly important. There are many cucurbit musicians in Yunnan, and everyone likes their cucurbit music, because their performance can interpret the unique feelings of ethnic minorities. Some performers are ethnic minorities themselves, and some are Han people. They live in ethnic minority areas for a long time and live with their brothers and sisters day and night. Only they can express their deep national feelings and touch others through music.

Why does every gourd silk look different?

Hulusi is a special musical instrument. It is a handmade product made of natural materials. Therefore, even the same batch of products, there are no two identical cucurbits. From the appearance, there are some differences between the materials of gourd and bamboo.

About drums

In addition to the production process, the material of Arundo donax is the main factor affecting the timbre of drum sound. In some cases, this is beyond human control. Two cucurbits with the same pitch will also make people feel a little different in timbre. In fact, the intensity of breath and temperature have certain influence on pitch and timbre, especially drum sound. Through practice, you can learn to influence the performance effect by preheating and adjusting the atmosphere.